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So I did The Subway...

Feb 12-12, 20264 people1 min read
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Huang Qiang

1 reports

4.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
5
Debrief: The Subway variables and outcomes. Timeline: - 6:50 AM: Started moving - +1h: Found our pace - +5h: Turnaround/destination - Conditions: Cloud cover held until late morning and kept the slickrock from baking. Route finding was straightforward if we stayed on cairns and creek turns. Overall 4/5. Difficulty 3/5. Scenery 4/5. Bottom line: Do not trust parking to work out. Days like this are why I hike.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Feb 2026

Weather

Cloud cover held until late morning and kept the slickrock from baking.

Trail

Route finding was straightforward if we stayed on cairns and creek turns.

Water

Creek flow was moderate and easy to cross with poles.

Crowds

Crowded

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Poles help more than you think.
  • Carry a small trash bag.
  • Do not trust parking to work out.
  • Download your map before you lose service.
  • Have a turnaround time.
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